Renovation of Bosnia and Herzegovina's National Monument of the House of the Armed Forces Commences

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The intensive renovation of the House of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a national monument and cultural symbol of the country, has begun. The renovation works are currently underway after the building's first significant restoration since World War II. The House of the Armed Forces was built in 1881 as an officers' casino and has served as a significant center of cultural, artistic, and social life in Sarajevo. The current renovation includes the conservation and restoration of four monumental paintings by prominent Bosnian artist Ismet Mujezinovic, which are of immeasurable value to the cultural and historical heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Key Takeaways:

  • The renovation of the House of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a national monument, is currently underway, marking the first significant restoration since World War II.
  • The House of the Armed Forces was built in 1881 as an officers' casino and has served as a significant center of cultural, artistic, and social life in Sarajevo.
  • The renovation includes the conservation and restoration of four monumental paintings by prominent Bosnian artist Ismet Mujezinovic, which are immeasurable to the cultural and historical heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • The paintings are "The Uprising of 1941," "Crossing the Neretva," "In Honor of the Fighters of Sutjeska," and "The Liberation of Jajce 1943."
  • The conservation and restoration work is being led by renowned experts from the Academy of Fine Arts in Sarajevo, including Prof. Dr. Cazim Hadzimejlic and Ajla Alijagic, MA in Conservation-Restoration.
  • The renovation also includes the restoration of the exterior woodwork and facade, and all interventions are being carried out under strict supervision of the Commission for the Preservation of National Monuments to preserve the original appearance of the building.
  • The Minister of Defense of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Zukan Helez, is taking pride in contributing to the preservation and restoration of the House of the Armed Forces of BiH, emphasizing the importance of preserving cultural and national monuments.
  • In the coming period, work on the roof is expected to begin, and the project will be rounded off with the construction of a park in front of the House of the Armed Forces.

Statistics:

  • The House of the Armed Forces was built in 1881.
  • The renovation of the House of the Armed Forces is the first significant restoration since World War II.
  • Four monumental paintings by Ismet Mujezinovic are being conserved and restored.
  • The paintings are valued as immeasurable to the cultural and historical heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • The renovation is being carried out under the supervision of the Commission for the Preservation of National Monuments.

Sources:

  • Trend News Agency
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina's Defense Ministry
  • Commission for the Preservation of National Monuments of BiH
  • Academy of Fine Arts in Sarajevo